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Further to its previous observation, the Committee notes the detailed information supplied in the Government's report as well as the texts of regulations and documents annexed thereto. It notes with particular satisfaction the adoption, within a reasonable time, of the texts implementing the Labour Code of 1996 in respect of occupational safety and health, that is: regulation No. 43 of 1998 on prevention and safety regarding industrial equipment, machinery and workplaces; regulation No. 7 of 1998 on the composition of occupational health and safety committees and supervisors and the directives applicable in the sectors concerned; the regulations concerning preventive and therapeutic medical care for workers employed in certain enterprises; the directives related to the protection of workers and establishments against hazards of the working environment; the Minister of Labour's decision on first-aid material and equipment for workers employed in establishments; the Minister of Labour's decision on training and places of training for those responsible for monitoring occupational safety and health. The Committee hopes that the Government will not fail to transmit information regularly on the effect of the implementation of these new texts on the activities of the labour inspection services.

The Committee also notes with satisfaction the information on the women employed in the labour inspection services and hopes that the proportion of women will increase, to give full effect to Article 8 of the Convention.

The Committee is also addressing a request regarding certain points directly to the Government.